Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2018 will take place from 26 February to 4 March.

On average, 149 weeks pass before those experiencing eating disorder symptoms seek help. That’s almost three years, 37 months or 1,043 days. On top of this, in a YouGov survey conducted for EDAW, more than one in three adults (34%) in the UK, who gave an answer, could not name any signs or symptoms of eating disorders. Find out more about the signs of an eating disorder.

We know the sooner someone gets the treatment they need, the more likely they are to make a full and fast recovery. As well as campaigning to improve the services available, we recognise that we must raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of an eating disorder and encourage and empower people to take action now – no matter how long their symptoms have been present.

So, join us this EDAW to ask: ‘Why Wait?’

Get Involved

I’m in a hurry

Follow us on Twitter or find us on Facebook and share our messages with your friends and followers.

I've got a lot of time

Film and post your own 30 second video encouraging others to seek help. Tell us: who you are, why you’re supporting our #WhyWait campaign, and why recovery is worth it.

Take action

UK

On Tuesday 27th February, Parliament will be debating eating disorders and early intervention, and we want as many MPs as possible to attend. nvite your MP by tweeting or emailing them.

We’re calling on the Government to extend the current waiting times targets that exist for CAMHS in England, to ensure people of all ages are able to access eating disorder treatment as soon as they need it. Petition them now.